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CLYDESDALE HARRIERS' YOUTHS' BALLOT TEAM RACE 6th November. 1948.
J. C. Adamaon (Weal Kilbi.dr A.S.C). 14 mirn W. |. Walker (Airdrie H.J; 31, R. Clark 47.5 sees. iAuchaountain H.J: 37. A. Henderson (Shettic- 2. |. Stevenaon (Gteenoek Wrllpark H.J, 15 mln*. •lon H.J : 33. T. Brands (Greenock Qrnpark H.J: 8 acea. 34. A. McLean (Hllllnflton H.J : 35, D. McParlane (Shcttleston H.J ; 16. J. Duffy (Spring- J. F. Robertioq (Gar,cube III. 15 mini. 16.5 s«<>. bum H.J: 37. J. Houston (Maryhlll H.J: 38. 1 S. Williamson (Greenock Glrnpark II.). 15 T. Noon (She tleston H ) : 39. Jas. Davidson Rccogaiac him I Oor Scottish 6 and 10 mllea champion, ALEX. aim. 21 sees. (West of Scotland H.J ; 40. C. B»l» (Marytlll McLEAN. when winning the faaoua war-rlmr Getlra 10 milea road race. 5. W. Bownc. (Auchmountain H.J. 15 mina. 29 H.J : 41. H. Glasgow (Plebeian H.) ; 47. I. »«ca. Thomson (Greenock Wellpark H.J ; 43. Jt. Davidson (West of Scotland H.) : 14. J. Ru«h- 6. H. Beaton (Greenock Glrnpark H.J. 15 aim. be.ry IMaryhill H.I; 45. J. Caraichacl (Bella- 35 sec«. hoaaton H.J ; 46. W. Ander.oa ( Bel'ahouaton H.J : 7 D. McCallum (Clydesdale H.) : 8. I. Craig 47. T. Cowan (We.t of Scotland H.) : 48. J. (Hamilton H.) : 9. J. Kirk (Shettleaton H.J; 10. Bridgrwater (Shettleston H.J : 49. W. Waddcll E. Murray (Garscube H.) ; II. H. G.bion ( Airdtle H.) : SO. |. Condle (Brllahomton H.J: (Hamilton H ) : 17. R. Macdonald (Maryhlll H.J; 51. H. Weir (Sprlooburn H.J : 52. W. Patrraon 13. J. Hirer (Clydesdale H.) : 14. |. Scoular (Ai.drle H.J: 53. H. Shaw (Babcock 6 Wilco. (Hamilton H.) : 15. R Graham (Bellafeoutton A.C.J : 54. W. Andrew (Clydesdale H-J. H.J; 16. I. Ross Airdrlr H.) ; 17. A. O. < Winners time beat previoua record by JOHN EMMET FARRELL'S Murdoch (Alrdrle H.) : 18. E. Dolan (Shetrleston 24.5 aeconda. H.J; 19. C. Kirk (Bel ahouston H.J: 20. D. COMMENTARY Appleby IMaryhlll II.I: 21. A. Hector (Victoria RUNNING Park A.C.J ; 22. J. G.rvin (Plebeian H.) ; 23. WINNING TEAMS J. Robertson (Plebeian H.J: 74. A. Brod.r In H. G.bvsn ( Hamilton H.J.—J, K.rk (Shrttle- THE GLORY OF SPORT (Victoria Park A.C.J: 25. A. Gordon (Maryhlll •lon —H.J. I. Roas (Alrdrlr H )—Total 36 points. H.) : 76. D. Bowme (Victoria Park A.C.): 77. 7nd—J. Craig (Hamilton H.J. J. Home (Clydea- TRAINING FOR THE STEEPLECHASE R. Boiling (Shetileitoo H.J -. 78. A R. Girvm dalr H ). J Robertson (Plebeian H.)-Total 14 (Plebeian If.): 79. J. Coleman iSpnngborn H.I . pointa. COMPLETE RACE DETAILS SCOTTISH NOVICE, 1948 SCOTS TINDER the new qualifying rule the Point.. G, M'.Althut 106 . |. S. Taylor THE ATHLETE 120. P. Living* one 132. 170 National Novice Cross Country Si. Modan* A.AC—(A Crawford 7h M TO STIMULATE INTEREST IN Championship over a 2-lap cir¬ Kanry 33; C McCrackrn P. Donnelly was held 56 SCOTTISH AND WORLD ATHLETICS cuit up 5 miles at Hamilton Race 95) -21? Point. A Entirety 109. 155. making 178. course on Saturday. 20th November. 1948. 10. Edinbu.gh Southern II.—(J Kay *5 I during heavy intermittent rain-showers on White 59 ; H. Robert.on 78 . C G a raw winter day. Elliot 91).—256 Point*. O. L Cowan* EDITED BY - WALTER J ROSS 97 | Clifton US : R M. Paul starters, 127. Of the 251 well-built Tom Greenock Glrnpark H. IS. W.lliam.on 18 . McNeish (Irvine Y.M.C.A.) at half- H Beaton 19 ; T Brand.— 103 D Farirn Editorial Orricis-69 Sr. Vincent Street. Glasgow. C.2 Tel.-CENtral 8dd3 distance. running with the leaders looked 117).—277 Point*. 15?. Grrrnnrk WrUpark H (T Strvconon 5 strong enough to win. This he did . G. King 7 ; ). Sinclair 111 . R Beaton magnificently but only after shaking otf 1151,—291 Polni*. DECEMBER. Vol. J. Nos. 8 6 9. Annu.il Subscription 6/6 a persistent J. Ellis (Victoria P. A.A.C.) 13 IM.br,an H ( E l.atham 63: W Mclnn*. who finished 2nd. 67. H. —S. Pattrt.on 85; | Gltvui 110) 328 Point* 199 T. Tracey. one of the popular " fancies," 11. Strathtay H.—(F Symc 6 I S. McKrchmc after showing signs of back 96 ) Nrw.on 99 D Macbeth 1*1) — dropping 351 Point* I63. badly showed grand pluck to finish a 15. Gur*cuh. II. -IE Cormack S7 F Ru*.*ll EMMET good 3rd. D. Nelson (Motherwell Y.M.) 52. W McNeil I03. I Mclmo.h 175 1 JOHN was 4th. the up-and-coming Wellpark 361 Point'. 166. 184. FARRELL'S T. Stevenson, was and stylish 16. Kilmarnock II.— (G Mania 11 I M.Ph.,1* youth, 5th 47 ; R. Ballantyn. 140 ; D Todd 147) r. W. Syme (Scottish Youths' quarter- Point* 200 206. 215. mile champion) of the newly formed 17. Mothrrwcl! Y.M.C.A. H (D Nrl.on 1 I. McMillan 76 ; D. —Somm.rv.llr 136 ; Strathtay Harriers made a promising 176)—397 Point. >17. cress country debut finishing 6th IB. Cumbu.lang H.-(W. Scoulat 1? C Ru..*ll Congratulations goes from the sport 73: J. Brew 124; 160).. 197 Point. to 167 707. 708 . 209 Victoria Park's counting four (J. F.llis. 19. Clydodalc H—(). Hume 61 P Younger ]. Stirling. D. Shuttleworth. A. Jenkins! 80 : A Diver. I07 : A Donaqbcy 150) who. by winning the team title made 101 Point* 701. 213. their 20. A.A.C. club holders for 2nd year Ilrlrn.burgh || A'rroll *4. P. the in Milligan 105 . P Campbell 121 ; |. Cowir succession. 123)—433 Point*. I Mauchlm* 130. I Arrol DETAILS i— 139. Doon H.—(B Hainry 27 | Gallo.ay 135 t. Individual T. M«N»IA i Irtmr Y..M.C A. I 161 169)—495 Point. 187. 195. Tinr 29—mini. .XI Mr*. of Scotland II—(A Frrrgan! 52; > Weal J I. Victoria Park A.A.C.—(|. Elll* : J. Stirling Dougla* 89 : 168. 188).—197 Point* 202. 9: D. Shuuleworth 21 A Irnkin* 23) Gta*g»w Policr A A.A.—(A Allan II S. 55 Point*. T Ham. 71 D. Mauri* Martin 138 : 182. 183).—514 Point*. 191 —IOS 151. I9S. 196. 199. 1. Edinburgh Unlvrruty II. (- II.—I A Camming Dumbarton A.A.C. (| Malcolm 39. II is no finer sport known cross-country running and escape 1? ; R Naylor (5 P | Shtrwin 29 •pHERE . Mac N** 116 1 59. 175) -519 Point*. from evcry-day routine. Un¬ G. Walk*r *11-97 Point. W P*,k*. 11 Monkland H |F. Bradley 60: H Upton than that of cross-country D. Cbimbri. 48 ; W. P. Honrymin 5* : 111 . 183. I92)— —555 Point*. running. At least that Is my doubtedly too. the sport draws its I Thin 72. Edinburgh Ea.trrn H.-(R Stark 90. F mostly from the keep-fit i. (Tlr) H.M.S. Caledonia—(C. How.rlh 17 Donaghy 201) opinion based on having experi¬ adherents |. 179. IS5. 60S Point*. A. Wyatt 20. It J. Pa.riy 10. P Pai»lcy II (A Brown IJ3 : T. Camming- enced most of the more vigorous enthusiasts. For attaining a high Mradrn 353— 102 Point*. G. I. Frampton 119 I5S— I7I).—6II Pc.nt* 1 77 I73 amidst goodly 71 . A. A Humpfcrlr. 75 F Evan* SI sports. One of the purest of amateur degree of fitness |. 171. B Willi. 102. Auchmoantain H (I Graham I4I C sports and completely dissociated company It is without peer. I (Tlr) Irvinr Y.M.C.A. H—(T M«N*,.h Fachcrty 112; —I6t. ISI) >625 Point. docs Racing Tough I; E. Allan 22 : /. Lawwn 28 : D Edinburgh NorArrn II— (W. M*.v*r 86 from any form of commercialism. It is LawM.n 51J—102 Point. F. Malr 92 G. S. McGowan 11): 1 86 2)6). 63! not benefits paradoxically cross-country racing H. Clorhworthy 9J. 179. 190 — receive the advertisement its Yet Point*. 2I8. Perhaps of competitive sports 5 Maryh.ll ll.-R. B-vmnr, 13. I MiB.idr Egliaton H.-(H .Maxwell III . I57. I80 deserve. in the future it will is one the toughest 37: F. McRar 15: T. K Wilwi 55) 203).—651 Point. 210. 211 receive Government sponsorship and en¬ known requiring a superlative degree of 150 Point.. T. Brymnrr D. 81 65. Tan Olymp.e II (R Huution 151 . 156. 177. fitness, D. Wright 115; C. Roach HI 2111—698 Point*. couragement on a basis of healthy citizen¬ general a combination of speed, 5 (Tie) Shrttlr.ton H.—(S Pollock 2* . A — ship. Besides being one of the purest of stamina and judgment. Campbell 31 : T. Fletchrr 50 : T. Clark FAILED TO CLOSE IN- 61) 166 Point.. Colguhoun 68; P Uddmoxton Welfare A.AC—(W R. Hunt 40 sports it is also one of the simplest. All There are few prizes open to the racing I. |. SimpMin Du9—70; A. BlacMiarit 7*; H. Hunt 91 116: W. Graham 128. ). that is required are the regulation shoes. enthusiast, yet there is a supreme prize 5 (Tir) Gla.gow Univ. II. 6 II.
Ides of March, said the Saoth-Sayer, and However Marathon running requires lluldcn's Return to Form respectively 4 miu.v l/i sets, and 5 minx. if I may add a last word try not to be specialised training and takes up a terrific jack Holden again won the 30 miles 29/> sees. The latter is indeed beginning too finely drawn on the day of competi¬ amount of time. As Charlie himself put road race promoted by South London to show some of the form which had tion. Determination and the will to it to me " After Marathon training, any — Harriers In 3 hrs. 3 mins. 9 sees, under apparently escaped him for some time. succeed mean a lot and remember that other kind of training seems easy." with " ideal running conditions. Though 3 mins. unlike the animal kingdom rabbits " can which sentiments 1 am in cordial agree¬ Forbes Pleases 26 sees, behind last year's super time the and do Into " hares." ment. Not so long ago he had practically Andy Forbes put up a good perform¬ turn performance Is still n superlative one. Having delivered this little homily and decided against the possibility of com¬ ance in the 3,000 metres (a distance which This time it was Tom Richards turn to before turning to specific cross-country peting at Morpeth but subsequently felt by the way is somewhat strange to him) retire, probably the reaction to hi.s gallant 1 should to a few urge he might go down and try to finish 2nd to Poulscn ol Denmark. features like make the that display in the Olympic marathon. comments on some of the late events of to go one better than last year. clocking 8 mins. 52.4 sees. It was grati¬ I was more than a trifle surprised to the past track season. fying to hear of Andy's se'ection for this And Donald Robertson's find Holden coming up trumps again so Last Round Up trip and even more so to learn that soon. Knowing Jack's temperament Ifelt team Take for example the Scottish Marathon It is good news to learn that ex- manager Jack Crump was pleased he might make an effort to show that his Championship which Charlie Robertson champion Donald McNab Robertson has with his showing. at long a bill of health and Olympic form was all wrong hut did not of Dundee Thistle won In 2 hrs. 45 mins. last clean Olympic Champion Breaks has started light training. expect him to succeed so soon. I felt 12 sees. Perhaps not a particularly that his loss of form was due somewhat World Record brilliant time, yet neverthe¬ The 6 times British Marathon Champion representing to an over-strenuous programme over the On IOth October at Milan, Olympic is not yet content to rest on his laurels less J sound workmanlike performance. past two seasons and to an over-intensive discus champion Adolfo Consolini created My own time was mediocre and far behind now that among other things he has schedule that had culminated in Jack a new world record of 181 ft. 6 5/16th ins. year's form, however, general shaken oft the effects of a stubborn last the finding himself too finely drawn on the for this event as against Fitch of U S.A.'s achilles heel injury. standard was very good with six runners day. But four weeks after the Olympics. 180 ft. 2j ins. after a sporting duel with 3 just getting inside hours and several He hopes that a winter's season of this was not the performance of a stale- his almost equally renowned compatriot outside. road and cross-country running will pro¬ jaded man who had the edge off his Tosl. Bob Sime of Edinburgh Southern ran vide the back-ground for a good start running. Was he after a'l just the victim Consolini has evidently a flair for the a remarkably fine and gallant race though oft future Jo Marathon ambitions. of an off-day ? big occasion as he proved at the Olympic desperately at the finish, while tired Perhaps an onslaught on the Scottish Games. Right up to the eve of the George Taylor (Shettleston) club-mate The Worth of Reiff and especially the British title with When narrowly Games he had been over-shadowed by G. Porteous (Maryhill) and namesake E Emil Zatopek was selection for the British Empire Marathon beaten by Gaston Rciff of Belgium in the rival Tosl, but on the supreme occasion Farrcll (Garscuhe) were the essence of to be held in New Zealand in early 1950 Olympic 5.000 metres despite former s the former world record holder found steadiness. For a runner who harbours the is his goal ! grand sta rid it felt his something to win and set up a new no championship aspirations Eddie Farrell finish was that I believe Donald still secretly harhours defeat was largely due to his own lack Olympic record of 173 ft. 2 ins., and now is a remarkable athlete. He finished the a desire and an ability ta duplicate the of judgment. Whilst I cannot help feel¬ he has again shown himself capable of course in 2 hrs. 55 mins.—without turning club-mate. ing that Zatopek. with his make-up. that little bit extra that makes all the a hair, apparently as fresh as paint. feat of his older renowned strong Duncan McLcod Wright, who won the should have the edge on brilliant difference between success and failure. Recently in the A.A A. Marathon he Just his Empire Marathon title in in 1930. opponent on mast missed standard by being a fraction over Canada occasions, it is only Arc Football Tournaments Donald has two tries to his credit. In fair to mention that this is not the first 3 hrs. From a comparative point of view Necessary ? I would bracket Sime and Farrell as London. 1931, lie finished 2nd and in occasion on which Reiff has lowered the Before finally leaving the track season in very warm weather colours of Irrepressible gaining chief honours in the race apart. Australia. 1938. the Czech. Before Ishould like to comment on an interesting feat of course, from Rob;rtsons actual winning he finished 4th. What an amazing the Games and now subsequent to them. feature concerning the Murrayficld High¬ of the championship. could the youthful veteran pull it off ! Reiff has beaten Zatopek. Perhaps not land Games of 4th September. On a Two years ago his record-breaking Perth- so colourful as opponent 'Reiff is Charlie Robertson's Athletic Future his none too favourable day this meeting Dundee run over a fast flat course was nevertheless a shrewd runner with a Incidentally Charlie Robertson tells mc attracted an audience of approximately good enough for anything. brilliant turn of speed as witness his and that he inav give up Marathon running 25.000. remember there was no 5-a- at international successes at distances of football, temporarily and have a real go at the But can he 13. with almost u year's side and that a major first league him, to his 1.500 and 3.000 metres, and his excep¬ taking on cross-country championship and perhaps idleness behind get back match was place the same day shape 1916? tional times at 2.000 metres. It must the 10 and 6 miles track events. Being magnificent of I'm afraid at Tynecastle. Surely this is an answer never be forgotten, that in his the holder of the title Charlie may find we'll just have to wait and see . With too. to those who assert that an athletic meet¬ determination and training Olympic success Reiff broke the Olympic ing must to it difficult to do so. Road-running is his his consistent include such a tournament olus his native stamina 1 rate a fifty- record on pratically a water-logged track- attract a first love and there is a cert.vn lure in it him crowd. Perhaps active Eastern in which get* into the blood. The prospect fifty chance. British Team Denmark District Secretary Willie Carmichael who team competed of a trip to New Zealand for the British It must be remembereJ. too. that it was The small British which has been connected with several of these in Denmark recently gave a good account Empire Gaines Is not one that can be the hardy 45 years-old Canadian Webster successful Edinburgh promotions can tell places were us lightly dismissed either : and it must be who surprise.; Donald for the title in 1934 of themselves and first secured the secret of success. No doubt the remembered that Scotland has separate when the latter was presumably in his by G. Archer. 100 metres (10.8), L. C. programmes were comprehensive and (49.6). representation in these games. prime. Lewis, 400 metres and D. G. attractive and good prizes offered, but Wiloxn t 800 .and t 000 wltK rnmllHnnr In Ji« 6 THE SCOTS ATHLETE THE SCOTS ATHLETE 7
wii'li lest mu»cn>IiiI results. CoiiKI a lime «>l 16.16 sees, led the way home it invariably disappointed although as a Green who during the war years achieved better advertising campaign have some¬ the end of the first lap. Last year he consolation the odd individual manages prominence by defeating Jack Holden and thing to do with it 7 finished a good runner-up to Harry Fenton to give a creditable and sometimes Bobby himself at distances of 3 to 4 miles. of Lochwinnoch in the youths' cross¬ brilliant display. This season, on paper. Green put up some excellent performances Runners as well as Swimmers country championship despite losing a Scotland would seem to have some very doing around 9 mins. 22 sees, for 2 miles victory of The sensational Motherwell shoe, and as he is still eligible for this fine material from which to select a really and being a close runner-up in a scratch recent Victoria Park Y.M.C.A. in the race it will take something extra special representative team for Dublin next mile to the Midland champion in a shade relay road race demonstrated that the to beat hiin. March. This does not always work out over 4 mins. 20 sees. Bobby fancies that steel town can produce runners as well these were the bright particular in practice, yet surely there is the nucleus Green could get down to 9 mins. 14 sees. as swimmers. While stars there were others who shone. of a good counting six from such as the for 2 miles as he runs only to win, a very most keenly contested (Victoria In one of the Particularly would I l;ke to mention such following A. Forbes Park). sensible formula and used by the great races of the series a superb record-break¬ as R. Chime (Bellahouston H ) 16 mins. Jas. Fleming (Motherwell Y.M.C.A.). Jack Holdcn himself in many of his races. ing last lap by Scottish mile champion. 17 sees., T. Tracey (Springburn H.) 16 C. D. Robertson (Dundee Thistle), A. There is no point in constantly burning victory. James Fleming, gave his side the mins. 20 sees., and C. Wallace (Shettle¬ McLean (Bellahouston), • F. Sinclair oneself up to achieve fast times unless While Fleming's magnificent running ston H.) 16 mins. 21 sees. (Biaydon), Jas. Rcid (West Kilbride), one is forced to do so. of the lime-light the other R. Reid (Birchficld) and G. Craig gained most Climie. tall and well built, is better Bid for English Title of Motherwell (Shcttlcston). members the young known as a track runner, having com¬ Bobby Reid emphasises that Birchfield a supporting race, club ran great pleted with success in 880 yards and Flockhart Again ! will be all out to win the English National while Wood's 3rd lap of 16.22 was T. even 220 yards' handicaps. He was most I a whisper too veteran title especially as this race takes place in instrumental in providing his last man hear that Jim impressive over this longer distance and Flockhart of Shettlcston may decide to their own home town of Birmingham. with a sporting outside chance. It was I should like to see if he could extend make another attempt to wear Whilst it is the team title that is specifi¬ good for the sport to find such a Scotlands his distances and tackle the longer cross¬ singlet. Can cally mentioned I feel Bobby would like " wayside " club breaking the Glasgow the old master's natural country stretches. ability' to have a real crack at winning the monopoly. Another feature was the even experience and shrewd timing of proved his preparation the ravages of that individual title. In 1946 he finished a team running of Springburn Harriers Tracey. who the best of a well- defeat hard 7 close runner-up to Holden and last year which gained them 3rd place. This club balanced Springburn quartette looks a task-master Anno Domini Despite good prospect as does Clark Wallace increasing age and the strength of the he was also wejl up. deserve praise for the enthusiasm and I However with a field containing, as perseverance that has taken them from who on the day proved Shettlcston's best. opposition think Flockhart can still make There were of the first 9 and will if he has the ambition well as others, men of the class of Wood- zero over rhe past 2 or 3 years to be others course who were equally impressive hardly to do so. erson. Blowfield and Olney, this is a task again a force to be reckoned with. as these but being in the surprise category scarcely of the first magnitude. a magnificent race in Winter Training Scheme It was indeed mention. Brilliant veteran track runner and need further good to which the lead changed every lap. West It is news learn that the winter present English cross-country champion As Kilbride, Shettleston. Bellahouston and Mr. " Mercury " Again training scheme is again in operation. that he is, Wooderson nevertheless lacks far were con¬ finally Motherwell led on the tape. Andy Forbes thwarted by being unable as cross-country runners experience over field and fen and may cerned there is no doubt that the steady Now that Fleming has shown such to show his paces in the Whiteinch relay not yet have realised his full potentialities communal training at Helenvale Park, form over this tricky 31 mile trail perhaps owing to the unfortunate break-down of in this branch of the sport. I would not under Allan Scally, was distinctly advan¬ he may decide to have a real go at his club's first man adopted the role of like to say that he will win the Interna¬ tageous. Stamina without speed is not cross-country this season. He has proved Mr. Mercury" in the Kingsway relay tional individual title, for nowadays he much use for International cross-country that he has the stamina to go with his at Dundee and thus duplicated Fleming's runs more for enjoyment and the fire of especially on modern race-course trails. undoubted speed. Since winning the mile feat of the previous fortnight. Taking ambition may not burn so fiercely within Personally Ifeel that the nicely graduated championship Jimmy has had a most dis¬ over in 5th place he made a characteristic him. track-lapping helped to give me the appointing track season. Perhaps his last lap effort to pass all his opponents Yet if Wcoderson finds himself in the fluency which won me the cross-country latest feat will help to restore the con¬ and win by the narrow margin of some mood 1 would not in betting parlance title though unfortunately I wÿs unable fidence all athletes must possess if they 8 sees. His time of 13 mins. 56 sees. care to take odds against him and certain¬ to sustain my form at Reading later on have to do justice to themselves. is only a few seconds short of his ly would look to him gaining a higher in the month. It was not surprising to find Alex. last year's record effort. On the same place than his 14th of last year. McLean producing the next fastest lap of day in the Dumbartonshire relay cham¬ News from Birmingham Bobby Reid has never realised expec¬ 15 mins. 58 sees, as he is a model of pionship young Walter Lcnnic, with a Bobby Reid of Birchfield is the latest tations in the International arena. consistency, while young Walter Lennie fastest lap effort of 11 mins. 46 sees, was to join the ranks of the benedicts. His Nevertheless, last year's 12th position. " of Vale of Levcn's 16 nuns. 2 sees, effort making siccar " Vale of Lcven's victory wife, is herself a noteworthy member of while perhaps not coming into the cate¬ reveals that his great promise is rapidly against Clydesdale and Garscube. the Birchfleld Ladies, so that Bobby should gory of brilliant, was a very sound get every assistance in his performance Indeed and finished being fulfilled. .i..j>. athletic as he c— r*----r------— «»— THE SCOTS ATHLETE 9
Last Lap Duel CoHli'kl caught Reid « mile Iruni home, THE GLORY latter proved the OF SPORT Bircbfleld retained their grip of the but In the run home the Manchester—Blackpool relay after one stronger to win by II sees. A gallant OLYMPIC FILMS—CRITICISM AND COMMENTS. of the closest races on record, climaxed effort by Corfu-Id and a shrewd run by year'.-: by a tremendous last lap duel. Birchfleld Rcid. Bellnhouston Harriers, last gY this time most of our readers will and the waltz movement was particularly frittered away a useful lead of over 1£ runncr.s-up, were not so successful this have seen the Olympic Gaines film. pleasant and appropriate. Tiptoo year and could finish only 5th on this XlVth Olympiad—The Glory of Sport." nuns., and with Timmlns of Writing now of the athletics part of lap. occasion. They never really got over >i and will have formed their own con¬ running a grand sector in the 2nd last the film, we cannot concur that the bad start being as far back as 16th at clusions as to its entertainment value, and the stage was set for a great duel between photography was good. True, the one time but recovered in the later stages as to how far it captured the spirit and Bobby Retd of Birchfield with a lead of technicolour p-c.sented all splendour put a better complexion on the result. drama, the 23 secs. over Jack Corficld of Tipton. to and its use-value as a record of of Oprning Day the London Games. the and we mu« confess we were no more impr;ssed in reality as The October issue of World Sports," watching the film, but the photography of published by Country and Sporting competitive events was poor, Publications, Ltd., carried a page review For instance agree by Willy Meisi. The review, though we with Willy friendly, was critical. Meisl when he Mates rhat :— The cartku.U.t feel disappointed about BEAUTIFULLY CLOTH BOUND SECOND VOLUME In a much more review, " wi'.l condensed our the a.toni.hing declaim Co photograph mott GOLD LETTERED friend, P. W. Green, nicely commented of the abort race, from a head-on pmilmn— " the Mien poMible way to low the whole on the film in the Editorial of "Athletics drams of .ueh race."," APRIL 1947—MARCH 1948 for October, and which we here Though filmed twelve years reproduce :— after, the camera technique was much inferior to "TV film of (be XlVlh Olympiad baa been THE SCOTS ATHLETE received with mined feelinu* and much Com- that of the German film of the 19.36 READY REFERENCE AND pariaon with ila Berlin counterpart. Produced Games, to which we shall refer later. CONTAINS IN BOOK-FORM FOR in n fraction of ibe lime which waa taken AS A PERMANENT' RECORD- over ike German film, it ia muck ahorler and Add, the twelve years disparity in covrra far len of (he actual competition. Its which time reasonable COMPLETE DETAILS- S A A.A. (Senior and Junior! Championships: greate.l aint are tke many omK.ion., aooic advancement is A.A.A. (Senior and Junior) Championships ; Scottish and A.A.A. Marathon ; of which are dabcult to understand. The expected, to the fact that the German women', high jump, the SOO and I.<00 meteea. All National and District Cross-Country Races: Scottish Women's Track holing and wreatling, are bat a few of them. film was an excellent ready-made standard Records : International and major events. TV photography .a good and Kchnicolour to work from, and it is easy to under¬ " Commentary " by hrtpa to make many of the ahoti really great. stand why enthusiasts have been dis¬ ARTICLES INCLUDE Series of Running J. F-. Farrell. door to capture the drama hut little kaa been appointed " covering Scottish and World events and personalities, with general training and eacitemeoc which characteriaea to many with The Glory of Sport." Olympic Alfred Ten Miles: Training for of the Olympic eventa. hints: Flash-backs: Shrubb's This disappointment was expressed in the Half Mile : Why " Marathon ": Story of a Famous Race : Incentive of fhr battle between the Br.ink and American the following " Food for gill* in the womrn'a high jump which nearly rather blunt, but sincere . Standard Awards : Master of the Mile : Because We Like It ; all packed " fhi .indium united over an hour comments by Mrs. W. E. Hughes, Hon. Athletes discussion ; Club Histories : Letters : Poems. to aer, ihr breakdown of the jiimaican. Arthur In 1,600 mctrra and the Stcy., Women's A.A.A., under llic INCLUDING Andrew Wlnt. the relay, great PHOTOGRAPHS OF LEADING ATHLETES SOO metrea final were omitted altogether, while W A.A.A. official notes also in the Forbes. Duncan Clark, J. Stuart. W. Conachcr. Alan Patcrson, Bill Vcssic. the grealeat thrill of all—Zalopek'a glorious October " Athletics " Sydney Wooderson. P.. McDonald Bailey (making 100 yards record). hut vain attempt to catch RelS in the <.000 metrea final—wii almnit completely mimed. Donald Finlay. Holden (in his 30 miles recording-breaking run), D. C. '* By comparuoi with the Ge.maa film after Jack The heat and moat part of the the Berlin "The Pugh. (High Jump 6 Ins.. ttrllung Game. Glory of Sport ' i. T. Perkins. Les Steers record-holder. ft. II entire film waa. to my m ad. that which covered a di.appointment In put dar. th, duel " demonstrates the straddle "). Reg. Gosney. F. S nclair. G. Craig. R. Kendall. the winter aporta. Some of the.e ahot. were between Mn. Trier and Mi»» Coachman in T. Maki. Tim Lavcry. Denis Shore. C. T. White, A. S. Wint. •upeeh aad one could not fail to he imprraaed the high lamp—a worthy clisnx to the Game. wnh the beauty of it and the thrill, which wn. not eve. mentioned. The German epic PHOTOFLASH SERIES by ROY ROBINSON INCLUDES Alex. were no realiUicaUy caught by the camera, will— he .hown ogam aid again, but it if McLean, J. E. Farrell, Cyril Hall. Robin Sharp, C. D. Robertson, D. McNab I think I quote the general view when I any very doubtful it the one of Wembley will." that the flfilm wat enjoyable, hut that there Since Robertson, Allan Watt, J. J. Duffy, Robert Boyd. wa» much thai w«» mi.»ing and much more play was made of the fact that which could hnvc been done to perpetuate the " The Glory of Sport " was produced in OBTAINABLE NOW Crnmea of 1W8." a fraction of the time needed for the Whilst agreeing in the innin with PRICE (POSTAGE 6d. EXTRA) German film It is only fair to acknow¬ ).0/6 P. W. Green's comments we would make ledge that it is an inferior film. AND FRIEND further observation. SHOULD BE POSSESSED BY EVERY STUDENT Though neither P. W. Green or W. In our opinion the filming and dramatic OF ATHLETICS. Meisl brought it out directly we feel that effects of The marathon was a high-light. a great failing of "The Glory of Sport " It did capture feeling great (NOTE.—First Bound Volume can be consulted in the Mitchell Library. the of a was the film commentary. Olympic struggle. Unlike that Glasgow, and in The British Museum, London). of the German film which had feeling The incidental music throughout the and colour. In the main it wis cold and Dint nrnvulnd cm avcallani l.-i<-V .. 10 THE SCOTS ATHLETE THE SCOTS ATHLETE II
calibre of representatives Despite the criticism here made, with A figure of an athlete is not projected* of both these burgh Society the members had P. W. Green we acknowledge "The on to the screen. It is Jesse Owens in nations, ranking with the world's best clamoured for a complete showing of and Glory of Sport " as an enjoyable film. reality competing in the hardest, greatest in some events even in advance. the film. and most thrilling race time ! Reference was made to a showing of of his The 90 minutes showing is definitely If film students can be so thrilled Could one stand only a few yards from the German film at the Cosmo Cinema. not "propaganda." It is an objective with rhc "Olympiad Festival of a top-ranking athlete on any track and " Glasgow, on Sunday, 21st March, under record, highly entertaining and educa¬ Nations what must its value be to be presented with such a complete and the auspices of the Glasgow Film Society. tional, revealing athletics at its highest. rhe athletic movement ? in our May. 1948. issue. wonderful picture as the camera docs here ? Even as we watch Jesse on his Note again the " Evening News Mrs. W. E. Hughes is constantly Here is a most interesting comment mark—the boyish but fine face, the cloce- reference " the audience cheered, whether emphasising its recruiting value. Do which appeared in "The Evening News." — cropped hair, the tiny beads of sweat the winner all our Scottish club* not badly need Glasgow, on the day following the was Finnish, American or passing down the dark-skinned cheek Japanese." speaks new life-blood ? A widespread show¬ showing :— This more than the from below the lower part of his round sporting spirit of the Glasgow ing of this film could give our sport NAZI FILM. audience. clear eyes, and very twitching of Fancy, in main, a great impetus. " Elation, cfe.uflnn, nervosa fingrr-drummlny the those the not athletically- on hl« kon, and othtr emotionalism on tki his nose—one is conscious of those miudcd over middle-aged men and women The work of " Dunky " Wnght, part of Hitler watching the 19J6 Olympic nerve-racking seconds to the gun. One film fans, cheering at showing on a Game* arc highlight* ol the oftcial four hour*' the Hon. Secy, of the S.A.A.A. Coaching sits tense atmosphere of screen Nan record of the event, a 90 minute* with him in the of victors of events held 12 years Committee, must be acknowledged in portion of which wai thoroughly enjoyed by the seriousness of rhe occasion and in previously. There need be no further the Glaagow Film Society last evening. this connection. He has gone to great that one moment, beyond his alertness proof of its dramatic quality. really The eicitement of the running, the pole- It is lengths to give enthusiasts (certainly and composure is perceived his speed and a " propaganda " great vaulting and lumping event* wa* imparted |o film. A in the Glasgow district) the oppor¬ the audience, who cheered whether the winner his power, his greatness and glory. ATHLETIC propaganda film ! tunity of viewing and was Ftnmnh, American or (apanese. studying the To witness this very study the film film. Most of athletic I understand that the him was never shown Here is the Glasgow Film Society's the reels were country propaganda. ought never to have been withheld for shown to an appreciative ' in thi* became of its Nali programme note : mass aud¬ This copy wa* seiied by the British Army in a day. Who or what organisation was — ience last May and several of the reels Germany. THE OLYMPIAD FESTIVAL OF responsible ? have been shown and re-shown at the British cameramen will have their work cut NATIONS out to achieve it* vivid quality at this sportsmen excellent weekly Wednesday evening Athletes of the world, all. L)ir«i:d by Lrnl Ricfrmnhal (Germany). •ummcr'a Game* in London." arc upstanding to join in the toast, glasses — meetings in Glasgow High School. Wc arc intrigued by the suggestion here meet and clink with gladful appreciation. Alan Dcnl film shown wroCe aboul lh* 61m In " The Unfortunately, at these S.A.A.A. that the was not previously To " Owens'. Olympic Camera¬ MuWrjtfd London New* " a fortnight ago. Jesse shows it has only been possible to use in this country "because of its Nazi man I" "The original print ol the Hnglith vemion wa* held at the German Emba*«y. Through 16 mm. film and w.thout detracting propangada." Though confessing only " " Returning to the propaganda sug¬ the courte.y of the War Office and the Army from their great worth, the stopping to to having seen 90 minutes running of Klnema Corporation gestion. was it that Hitler is revealed in «hi» very rcmaikablt film change the reels and ha. juM been shown in two it last* the smaller screen the film, that 90 minutes does not contain behaving average ».tt.ng»— the film like a normal or nearly four houra—to the Press. makes it much less effect.ve than shown one iota of Nazi propaganda. In fact. complaint ? citizen that gave cause for It I*. In the Brat an from a larger projector. in spite of Nazi regard for the superiority " place, e.pert piece of This would have been an absurd approach. photography, of sustained brilliance. Lee me of rhe Aryan race, there no cutting of put hand is Intelligent person who seeing Hitler my on my nol-predominantly-spart- Could the S.A.A.A. or the N.C.C.LI. No loving heart and dec'are that parts gained by negroes in particularly Iwould rather of Scotland (for funds) no: organise freely on a film, would, through this fall have ike privilege of seeing thi* 61m the sprints and short-distance races. amanag in love with his politics. all over gain than rtceite a season ticket for Sunday Cinema meetings in the best Indeed, a great but merited compliment the forthcoming British Olympic Games. Why picture-halls in our larger athletic Not athletically, but in a general so I Brcaus; of Its is paid wonder negro of Mrikiagly slick camera¬ centres, say. Dundee, Edinburgh. Glas¬ that athlete the approach, the shots of Hitler (and Gocring work. and its immeasurable dramatic qualities. 1936 era. Owens, with superb, gow and Greenock. The enterprise Jesse and others of the Nazis) are very inter¬ "The 61m I* in the topmsst rank of cinema breath-gripping shots as he sits on his art would be worth-while. esting and sometimes very amusing. and. picrorially. an achievement of great awaiting the gun. to be off. Having beauty. The music, composed by Herbert mark, Digressing. Adolf can be imagined as Windt, Perhaps. Scottish Schools Athletic once seen the film who will ever forget it appropriately virile and Brahmism. really Charlie Chaplin playing his famous I'm amaied that no cinema manager Association Secretary, Walter S. marvellous study. great .....has to date even askcl riie Like the comedy satire, "The Great Dictator." if he can try this McFarlane, B.Sc who with his portraiture of the masters, who did not magnificent feast of health, grace and prowess . " " on his dopr-ridden, colleagues does tremendous work with concern only with physical Or was the propaganda that the glamour-duty public." themselves amazing thoroughness in the advance¬ likeness in line or shape and colour but Germans had produced a wonderful film The Council proposes to make eitracts from the film to ru* ment of that as such the world would have been for about one hour—that it to athletics in Scottish schools with the deft stroke of the brush or the may. to *how about one- quarter. could proud ? press, with S.A.A.A. backing. blend that only rhe genius can give to its " Prior to the Mr. C. A. Oakley. for inclusion in the schedule of portray man. not just a resemblance or a Bearing in mind the "silly schoolboy show. Chairman of the Society, and films for school c'asses. dead man, but man in reality, vital and attitude shown in the banning of German also of the Glasgow Board of " dynamic, man and his life-work, man and and Japanese athletes at the Olympic Trade, The Olympiad Festival of Nations announced his character, man and his message, man Games in London, the film, true, gives a rhat the showing would be can do much to bring athletics from for an and the soul of man,—then so It is with reminder (but only proportionate to their hour-and-a-half instead of one a sadly shunned Cinderella of pastimes hour. was because after to this study of Jesse Owens, the hero of relative Olympic performance even of This that n its rightful place of honour as i »l.« vi.i. i • r.*rmiinii nf »!•«• nvrffllent arliliMii* previous showing to a kindred Edin¬ Kinu of Soorts ! 12 THE SCOTS ATHLETE THE SCOTS ATHLETE 13
DISTRICT RELAYS finished a very strong 2nd in front of Fleming managed to pass Flockhart near many fancied men. A. Kidd (Garscube) the end to give Motherwell Y.MC.A. 3rd 3. We« Ktlbr.dc A A.C-IT. Red 12.59; G was 3rd. place. SOUTH-WESTERN ilouHon 1308 1 G Ada moo 12.35: J. As R*ld 12.15).—50 mini. 57 uei. the runners went off at the first Thanks go very sincerely to the St. RELAY 4. Kilmarnock 41. - 24. i'lrbfian H.-A. C RoWtlKin 16.21 : H. S. joint second fastest time. University " B" Pater ton 17.19. E. Latham 16.10: Vv . third, with Trdiniug for the Steeplechase Mclnnn 16.46). 66 ÿini. 56 »cc» held their position to finish 25. Victoria Park "C."-A.— Jenkm* IHI . I Kirkcaldy, fourth, once again just missing By TOMMY LAMB (Scottish Champion, I946-47). SimpKin 16.17: B So** 16.4S : R. O'Haia 17.44).—67 »in» 44 mc*. the medals. 1Reprinted from "The Blue Cross." No. 6.) Olympic M. (R. HouXon 16 49; C. Mulifti The following are the results 17.51; R.— Gi'or I I*.11 . 1 Joyce . Pattol Time I A Fotbci 14 .41. 7 1 -Stuart I. Edinburgh Uuv. H. 6 H.-'.R F. Wilby 14.47 J. I—Pleating 14.57 : 4. R Boyd 15.04 : 15 44 ; G Young 16.24 . R. R. Rowles gTEEPLECHASING in S:orland 5. | F.llu 15 05 . 6. G. B Craig 15.CW : 7. 16.56: T. H Braid 1S.97|. 65 mini. I arc. has never enjoyed the promin¬ 07 8. A. Clawfo d 15.10 ; 9. Edinburgh Southern H— Stn.ri— 16.01 : D Nrlton 15 . 2. J. J. ence at sporis meetings that it has | C. Flockkatt 15.1J: !0. R Clitic 15.14: Pr»r»on 16.51 . T. |. Logan 16.79 ; W. II. A. Allan 15.16. L. Brown 16.22). 65 mina 43 area. over the Border. This is a great J. Edinburgh University— " B."—'A Camming pity because here is an event that 16.08; W. Parkr. 16.36 : R. Naylor 16.54: is " right up our alley." it DISTRICT R. Sherwrn I6.lt).-65 nrtn*. 49 seca. Isn't EASTERN J. a 4. Kirkcaldy Y.M.C.A. II.-W. E. Duncan test of stamina, speed and RELAY 16.38 ; D. Bevcridflc 16.21 ; P. Huaband technique ? And the athletes com¬ 16.54 : ). PrestoD 16.14).—66 win*. 7 acta peting under the Scottish Associa¬ By M. STEWART Murray 5. Gala II.- I. Sanderson 15.57 : D. tion Rules have at least their share (Hon. Secy. Eastern District N.C.C.U.) 17.42 ; G. Wlotrup 16.47 ; W. Scott 16.37) of the first category stamina. As 'Relay Champion¬ 67 min«. 3 a«ca. ÿpHE Eastern District 6 M.M.S. Caledonia D. F. Luca. 16 30 ; C. far as speed is concerned, sufficient ship for the George McKenzie Trophy Howaith 16.33:—A. A. Hunphrry* 17.32. inclusion of this event in various R. ). Paaely 16.79).—67 mint. 4 i«ca. would was held at Kirkcaldy on 4th December, 7 Edinburgh Southern " B."- W J Marthall meetings make it worth 1948. 16.54 : H. Robertton 16.47 ; W. A. while for a top-notch 2-miler. Robert*™ 16.36: G. Michel) 17.03).- with a flair for hurdling, to turn A second entry of 22 teams was 67 mina. 20 »*ca- his attention to event received, and specially welcome were 8. Edinburgh Southern "C."—J. Lindtay 17.05: this and. ; knows, one day Scotland may Strathtay Harriers, a new club from Perth. G. Boyle 16 57 : |. Kay 16 48 T. Ilender KINGSWAY RELAY, 1948 fastest tlmi's of the day w.is still unable VICTORIA PARK ROAD to stave off the pursuit of Springburn man Morton who in clocking 14 mins. RELAY athletic the Shettlcston B " through Harry Howard 3rd OCTOBER, 194S Dundee's biggest annual, 27 sees, turned a 3 sees, deficit into a Relay, promoted sees, being eighth. Kingsway by Hawkhlll 15 mlns. 2 4 sees, advantage to give his team the Harriers, was held on Saturday, 16th The second Lip witnessed an astonish¬ honours of runncrs-up, MOTHERWELL Y.M.C.A.'s GRAND October. 1948. WIN ing switch over of placings with Thus was concluded yet another highly For this 8th race of the series we had Shettleston alone of the leaders main¬ successful Kingsway Relay. The pro¬ glorious and taining their position. with FLEMING BREAKS RECORD weather, crystal-dear sunny Mills a 15 moters at one time wondered if there JIM no wind and mins. sees, over a narrow with conducive to foot 2 handed 3 was a place for it in post-war athletics. DETAILS— running. Our splendid entry of 23 teams sees, advantage from Victoria Park Motherwell Y.M.C.A. H—65 mini. 48 «ec«. The record entry of 27 teams two years (A. Nrlaon 16.31. W. Wation 17.15. T. not disappoint In respect. They had jumped into did that McFarlane them second ago appeared to b* the answer. This Wood 16 22. | Plcm.ng 15.371 provided us with a hard fought contest place. Shetfleston " B " had meantime Btl ahou-.tnn IL—65 mini 53 sect (G. Bell year seems to be confirmation, especially A McLean 15.5$. surprised by taking over Springburn 16.19. R. Climie 16.17. where there was a high standard of third. with a number of new clubs starting up H. B O'Neill 16 19". performance, where the leading places had slipped to fourth. Victoria Park " B " Springburn II,—66 mini I «ec (R McLean in the district. We thank everyone who 16 32. A Reid 16.40. T. Tracey 16.20. constantly changed and a state had moved up to fifth, Rosyth still delicious were has in any way helped it to its present j. Morton 16 29). of uncertainty prevailed right to the end. sixth. Condor were seventh, while Thistle Sheitleaton H.-66 mini. 20 mci. (C Wallace importance in the Scottish athletic 16.71. B. Bickerton 15.27. H. MilH 16.55. had lost a lot of ground and were now1 As usual the contingent from the West calendar. C. McLennan 16 371 eighth. Disaster had overtaken Mother¬ Vale of Lcvei A.A.C.—66 mini. 79 seo- of Scotland dominated the proceedings, A. MUDIE (W. Gallachrc 16.32. A. Campbell 16.51. well who were temporarily out of the provided most of the colour and athletic F Lacev 17.01 W. Lennlc 16.02). picture altogether. DETA'LS i- Gnricubr H. 56 min. 30 trci (D. Murray glamour besides most of the b:g names Victoria Park A A C. " A "-C Foebei. 14.50. 16 46 D.— Black 16 55. A. Kidd 16.25. and personalities. We missed old friends The end of the third lap found McFarlanr 14.10. Lament 15.21. A Foebei R Smith. 16-731. I 3.56 Time 5(1.50. Qydeidalc H.—66 mini 49 teci. (W Maryhill and Garscube but were delighted Shettleston still in the lead but only by — 17.01. G. White Spifngburn " "— 32. Andrew 17.01. D. Scott II A McLean 11 Rrid Boyd 16.20). at the presence of newcomers Springburn the skin of their teeth, Morrison with 15 11 Morion 11 27.—TW 16.21. E. Tracey 11.15. Glenpark II—67 mini. 1 iee». sees, Greenock and Motherwell. 15 mins. 1 sec. having only 4 to 53.53 (W. McLean 1 6 76. W Elder I7.02. S. 1|. spare from Tracey, whose 14 mins. 45 Shcit'e.tnn " A " McLennan 11 25. Mills W.lliamion 17-07. W. WilUmon 16 29). Mr. Tom Cook, senior M P. for Dundee. 15.07. >rruon 15—01 Bickcrton M M.— Victoria Park A A.C. (B» 67 mini. 39 -cci. sees, brought Springburn to performed the duties of starter, and as lie had back Tie 59.07. (C. Forbf. 16 47. 1 D. Stirling 16.51. " — second place. Victoria Park's B " team Motherwell Y M.C A. II—Nrlion 1153. D Shuttleworth 17 07. W N. Ruchie dropped the flag the first lap runners 16 59 ) had caused a stir by moving up to Wat.on 1510. Woxl 11.31. Firming 14.14 swept forward into a spanking pace. The third. Tlnr 59.21. 10. Maryhill H. —63 mini I icc. (|. Rohb " H B Morriton pegging Shettleston B" back a place Victoria— Park A.AC. B Sorting 16 25. S. Wilkie 17.14 Kingsway course, with its flat stretch and 15.07. 17.27. G- Poneoui 17.001 and passing their own first team who Bill! 11.11. Riirhic 11 59. lofcn.tonc I5.07 double carriageway, separated by a grass . Timr 59 19. II. Auchmountain H—63 mini. 3 tcci. were now fifth. Meanwhile Motherwell 12. Bellahouiton H. (B.)-63 mini. 71 MM. centre, is easiest described as resembling Roiyth A Cotby 11 18. Howaith 15.17. Gla.gow II.-68 mini. 39 -eo. had come back into picture by taking " "— 13. Y.M.C A. an ordinary running track though more the Humphrey ÿ 15 II. Cuea. 11.19—Time 60.00. 14. Victoria Park A A.C. Tng-raf-War (100 Stones). -Wirupey 800 Metres— N B.t.or